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Our Climate, Our Responsibility, Our Opportunity

October 29, 2018

Andy Johnson, DirectorThe recent Global Warming of 1.5°C report, released by the prestigious Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on October 8, was a wake-up call to some. To many others, it was one more installment …

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Localism, Energy, and Very Fast Fiber!

August 28, 2018

Want to cast a vote right now “? this very minute “? for a healthy, prosperous, and innovative Decorah? For locally-owned, super-fast, highly-reliable, unlimited, and affordable internet?Stop what you’re doing, go to http://www.ourbroadbandfuture.com/decorah.html, and take …

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RECYCLE YOUR E-WASTE THIS WEDNESDAY

July 19, 2018

On Wednesday, July 25th from 3-6PMrecycle your old small electronic devices at the Winneshiek Farmers Marketand help endangered species at the same time.At a glance: Where: Winneshiek Farmers Market, Oneota Co-op Parking lot, Decorah When: …

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Proposed Cuts to Energy Efficiency Program Will Affect Rebate Levels

July 19, 2018

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerSome Rebates Will Be Eliminated Completely If you’ve considered making any upgrades to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business, you may want to act now while rebates still exist …

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Decorah City Council Members Announce Public Forum related to Electric Utility Franchise Agreement

June 28, 2018

For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Bird, City of Decorah, City Manager, 563-382-3651Decorah City Council Members Announce Public Forum related to Electric Utility Franchise Agreement Decorah, IA (June 26, 2018) “? Decorah City Council members, led …

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Now is the Time to (re)Consider Solar

May 17, 2018

Joel Zook, Energy PlannerI am taking another hard look at solar panels for my home. My roof is not an ideal site for solar; It faces west and is heavily shaded through most of the …

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Energy Efficiency: Act Now or Lose $$$

May 17, 2018

Andy Johnson, Executive DirectorHave energy efficiency projects been on your should-do list for a long time, but not quite made the HONEY-DO list? Consider acting now to take full advantage of financial incentives, because many …

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SPRING CLEANING: Small measures to improve your home’s energy efficiency

April 5, 2018

Emily Osborne, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Audit CoordinatorGot a bored teenager and want to lower your energy bills? If so, here is a quick list of opportunities to kill two birds with one stone! Make natural …

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Policy Update

March 12, 2018

(or “How To Keep Your Energy And Dollars Local”)Andy Johnson, Director LOCAL: Decorah Power is working hard to answer questions, educate voters, and counter a great deal of myth and misinformation regarding the tremendous opportunity …

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Decorah Public Library Fundraises for LED Lights

April 14, 2017

2017 is a bright year at the Decorah Public Library. The city-owned building on the corner of Main Street and Winnebago Street plans to complete an LED lighting retrofit this year that will increase light …

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Decorah Library Fundraises for LED Lights

April 6, 2017

2017 is a bright year at the Decorah Public Library. The city-owned building on the corner of Main Street and Winnebago Street plans to complete an LED lighting retrofit this year that will increase light …

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Howard County Energy District Hosts Solar Tour

March 27, 2017

Cresco, IA – On agreymorning in Howard County renewable energy advocates from Howard County’s newly formed Energy District illuminated the economic and environmental benefits of Iowa solar tax credits on their March 24th Solar Tour. …

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Decorah Asked to Explore Local Electric Municipality

March 8, 2017

New community organization urges city to consider its options Decorah (IA) “? The concept of the City of Decorah becoming its own municipal electrical utility (MEU) was presented to the Decorah City Council’s utility committee …

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Act Now On Iowa Solar Policy

January 16, 2017

Two critical Iowa policies that support solar and other renewable energy may be undone in the current legislative session: Net Metering and Tax Credits. You can act now: visit our legislator page, then call or …

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Take Action: 2015 Iowa Legislation on Renewable Energy

March 20, 2015

The Iowa legislature is currently debating three pieces of legislation of special interest to renewable energy advocates in Iowa. To take action, call or email your Iowa Representative or Senator, with contact information found here. …

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